Hu-Hu-Hully Gully / Times Are Gettin' Hard

Released in 1965 on the Storz Records International label, this 45 rpm single features The Sharks, a group operating within the vibrant, yet often ephemeral, garage rock and regional R&B scene of the mid-1960s. The record serves as a snapshot of the era's fascination with dance crazes, pairing a high-energy interpretation of the popular Hully Gully with a more rhythmically grounded B-side, reflecting the common industry practice of catering to teenage social clubs and local radio markets.

The design and production of this record align with the utilitarian aesthetic of mid-sixties independent labels, which prioritized regional visibility over national distribution. While The Sharks remain a deep-cut curiosity for collectors of 1960s beat music, their output encapsulates the earnest, amateur-adjacent energy that defined the period's garage rock movement. The release is noted by enthusiasts primarily for its scarcity and its status as a representative artifact of the short-lived Storz imprint.